Re: Paint recommendations

Based on the sheen and texture, I'm going to say it's likely an oil-based paint that's on there now...

It's a little hard to tell texture just from the picture. Almost all of my walls have a texture like that. I don't know what the technical name for the technique, but it's like they loaded up a roller too much and took a single swipe down, leaving the peaks to dry. PITA to patch or repair as you can't duplicate the texture really. Plus it makes it look like you did a chitty paint job.

I think it probably will be a lighter color. I was just hoping that someone with more knowledge or experience with paint would know of some magic stuff so I wouldn't have to spend anymore time than I had to at this. Painting blows

It beats ripping down old vinyl wallpaper, scraping all the paper backing that remained after you peeled the vinyl off, patching all the nicks after scraping off the paper, and THEN painting.

Don't remind me. I have to do that to the bathroom. I have no idea why anyone would vinyl wallpaper a bathroom. --IF YOU FIND ANY MISTAKES IN MY WORK...Please consider that they are there for a purpose. I try to please everyone and there is always someone looking for mistakes!

It's a little hard to tell texture just from the picture. Almost all of my walls have a texture like that. I don't know what the technical name for the technique, but it's like they loaded up a roller too much and took a single swipe down, leaving the peaks to dry. PITA to patch or repair as you can't duplicate the texture really. Plus it makes it look like you did a chitty paint job.

Pretty standard rolled stipple finish; at least to my eyes... Basically you thin down joint compound, and roll it out with a heavy paint roller. Hides crappy drywall joints, or bad previous repairs.

And yes, damn near impossible to patch or repair, without it being PAINFULLY obvious...